Nickname: Benson, LB
Sport (s): Field Hockey, Track and Field
Year of Graduation: 2008
Major (s): Chemistry, pre-med
High School and Hometown: Steinert High School; Hamilton, NJ
Why you chose Amherst College: I chose Amherst because it is a great liberal arts college in New England. I was drawn specifically to Amherst because of its size and beautiful campus. There is so much to do here, and I love every second of it!
Athletic Accomplishments at Amherst: NESCAC All-Academic Field Hockey, Sphinx Spoon Award
SAAC Objectives: I am always impressed by what Amherst athletes do, and I hope the SAAC will find ways to showcase some of Amherst’s best students. I also hope that the SAAC will provide ways for Amherst’s student-athletes to give back to our school and community. We can do this by creating a sportsmanlike atmosphere at athletic events and participating in community service projects.
Outside interests: The Amherst Student; ice skating/hockey; hiking; swimming; biking; skiing; basically participating in, watching or talking about all kinds of sports; reading; writing; board games
Sub-committee (s): Chair of Sportsmanship